GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

gle.lake.k12.fl.us/

1,293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grassy Lake Elementary School, located in Minneola, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Lake County School District. Situated in a growing residential area, the school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators focus on developing both the academic and social-emotional needs of their students. The school emphasizes foundational learning, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, Grassy Lake Elementary encourages active parental and community involvement to enhance the student experience. By maintaining a focus on core values like respect, responsibility, and citizenship, the school strives to create an inclusive environment for a diverse student body. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic resources can visit their official district website at http://lake.k12.fl.us/gle.

1,293

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	417
Black	159
Asian	62
Two or More	55
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
590 (45.6%)
Hispanic
417 (32.3%)
Black
159 (12.3%)
Asian
62 (4.8%)
Two or More
55 (4.3%)
American Indian
9 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)242-0313
Website:	http://gle.lake.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 59

Kindergarten 154

Grade 1 212

Grade 2 189

Grade 3 240

Grade 4 213

Grade 5 226